NEW DELHI: Flights of the only state-owned fixed wing aircraft airline — Alliance Air (AA) — were disrupted on Monday with a large number of pilots reporting sick. The cash-strapped regional airline, which is going to be sold off soon, has been facing pilot discontent as they allege not being paid as per agreement.
“Almost 100 pilots, representing over 80% of Alliance Air’s total pilot strength, have reported sick. Over 60% departures have been cancelled,” sources said. The airline did not say how many pilots reported sick.
An AA spokesperson admitted the airline on Monday witnessed “certain disruption of flights due to operational reasons.
